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California Public Works Contractor
Regulations Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What must public entities in California specify in posted notices
inviting bids?
Ans: The classification of the contractor's license required.
How must a public entity verify that a contractor holds the appropriate
license?
Ans: Through the Contractors' State License Board or by
checking the contractor's pocket license along with a signed
statement.
What additional requirements must be included in all public works
contracts?
Ans: Minority/disability business solicitation requirements.
What does the Listing Law require from public works contractors at the
time of bidding?
Ans: To list their subcontractors by name, office location, and
contractor license number.
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What is the threshold for contract work that requires subcontractor
identification?
Ans: Work valued at more than 0.5% of the prime contractor's
bid, or $10,000 or more for roadwork.
What happens if the prime contractor does not identify the portion of
work performed by each subcontractor?
Ans: The prime contractor is expected to perform those
portions of work themselves.
Under what circumstances can subcontractors be substituted?
Ans: 1. Failure to execute subcontract. 2. Insolvency. 3. Failure
to perform subcontract. 4. Failure to furnish bonds. 5. Clerical
error. 6. Unlicensed. 7. Failure to pay prevailing wages. 8. Not
qualified.
What does it mean if a subcontractor fails to execute a subcontract?
Ans: The listed subcontractor fails or refuses to execute a
written contract for the scope of work at the price specified.
What is required if a listed subcontractor becomes insolvent?
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California Public Works Contractor
Regulations Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What must public entities in California specify in posted notices
inviting bids?
Ans: The classification of the contractor's license required.
How must a public entity verify that a contractor holds the appropriate
license?
Ans: Through the Contractors' State License Board or by
checking the contractor's pocket license along with a signed
statement.
What additional requirements must be included in all public works
contracts?
Ans: Minority/disability business solicitation requirements.
What does the Listing Law require from public works contractors at the
time of bidding?
Ans: To list their subcontractors by name, office location, and
contractor license number.
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What is the threshold for contract work that requires subcontractor
identification?
Ans: Work valued at more than 0.5% of the prime contractor's
bid, or $10,000 or more for roadwork.
What happens if the prime contractor does not identify the portion of
work performed by each subcontractor?
Ans: The prime contractor is expected to perform those
portions of work themselves.
Under what circumstances can subcontractors be substituted?
Ans: 1. Failure to execute subcontract. 2. Insolvency. 3. Failure
to perform subcontract. 4. Failure to furnish bonds. 5. Clerical
error. 6. Unlicensed. 7. Failure to pay prevailing wages. 8. Not
qualified.
What does it mean if a subcontractor fails to execute a subcontract?
Ans: The listed subcontractor fails or refuses to execute a
written contract for the scope of work at the price specified.
What is required if a listed subcontractor becomes insolvent?
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